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Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View moreDid you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Artspace Gallery is ready to welcome you back with an exciting new exhibition featuring photographs taken on walks around Petone and near during the lock down. We have also been busy changing around the other gallery areas with amazing new art from our other contributing artists. We're open … View moreArtspace Gallery is ready to welcome you back with an exciting new exhibition featuring photographs taken on walks around Petone and near during the lock down. We have also been busy changing around the other gallery areas with amazing new art from our other contributing artists. We're open all weekend 10.30am - 4pm and look forward to see you again.
Free piano to good home. You must arrange for the pick up. I can put you in touch with a piano mover if required. Recommend a tuning after you adopt :) Pick up location lower hutt. 99% level ground.
Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!
Welcome to alert level 1 NZ! So good to see our country underway in its new level
The reason we are here today is because New Zealand has acted together and we need to continue to do that.
Thank you those who have worked so hard to achieve what we have
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Our teams … View moreWelcome to alert level 1 NZ! So good to see our country underway in its new level
The reason we are here today is because New Zealand has acted together and we need to continue to do that.
Thank you those who have worked so hard to achieve what we have
What does it mean for Exceed?
Our teams are fully operational & able to help with all your window & door repair needs. We will continue following health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.
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Your fantasies have become reality.
HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.
We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your … View moreYour fantasies have become reality.
HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.
We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your lair...
Simply grab some food for delivery before 10pm and you'll have the option of tagging on some cheeky bevvies!
T&Cs apply, customer orders must be 18+ ID verified and receipt signature required before and after purchase
Read more about the ins and outs of booze delivery here .
Keeping your home this winter doesn't have to put you in debt, but you will have to be creative.
Consumer have revealed the best curtains to invest in as temperatures begin to cool down to help stop nearly two-thirds of a home's heat from going out its windows.
Honeycomb blinds - … View moreKeeping your home this winter doesn't have to put you in debt, but you will have to be creative.
Consumer have revealed the best curtains to invest in as temperatures begin to cool down to help stop nearly two-thirds of a home's heat from going out its windows.
Honeycomb blinds - which have hexagonal shaped cells in its structure - were the standout performer of the five different blinds tested. Others involved were roman, roller and aluminium and wooden venetians. Both thermal and heavy-lined curtains were also tested.
Consumer head of testing Dr Paul Smith said the heat loss test was measured through an aluminium-framed single-glazed window with each curtain hung for at least three hours. He was pleased to find the honeycomb blinds topped the test having put them in his own home about nine years ago.
He said the hexagonal cells in the curtain, which when extended trap the air in the cells, "acting like a down jacket; trapping still air".
"It was good for me seeing this because anecdotally I thought 'oh these are doing a great job' because when you open the curtains in the morning you can see all the cold air fall out from behind the window."
In the test, the honeycomb blinds retained more than 60 per cent of the heat lost through a bare window.
Roman blinds were the second best performing blind, followed by roller blinds. As for wooden or aluminium venetians, wooden were proven the better insulator, he said. If curtains were preferred, people were urged to go "heavy" and long.
Heavy-lined curtains were ones which had two layers which again acted as an air trap. To get the best result, they needed to go down to the ground, no matter the size of the window, to keep the cold air out.
It was best to keep the gap between the curtain or blind and the frame of the window as small as possible.
Thermal curtains - a curtain which has a thermal layer stitched to the back - did not perform as well as the heavy-lined curtains, he said. However, Dr Smith had come up with a few cheap hacks for people not bothered about what there lounge or particular room looks like for a few cold nights over winter. One was hanging a blanket over the top of your curtains.
"It is less convenient because you've got to hang a blanket and take it down each time.
"We pinned it up where the railing was, so we just pinned it up above the window and just let it hang down and cover the whole window."
The other option was to roll up towels and sit them above your window railing which again prevented cold air circulating around the room.
"It stops the air being sucked in to the top. So when the hot air rises up to the ceiling. If the curtains aren't well-fitted, that warm air falls behind the window.
"They call it the reverse chimney so it's like the air coming down past the window and all the heat being lost, so if you put something across the top it stops that from happening."
TOP TIPS FOR HEAT RETENTION
• Mount curtains as close as possible to the window frame,
• Position nets as close to the window as possible,
• Use floor length curtains and ensure they touch the floor,
• Make curtains a generous width so they overlap the window frames at the sides,
• Using net curtains help with heat retention, especially on wooden frame windows,
• Using a fan "significantly" reduces heat loss.
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ENSURE YOUR CURTAINS ARE CLEAN THIS WINTER
Your health is ALWAYS important, but now more than ever we need to stay on top of it, especially in our environment. Check your curtains regularly for live mould and visible dirt. Curtain Clean can take care of any contamination and ensure your curtains return to you clean and sanitised!
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This winter – pause your hunt for the perfect #lipbalm. Erda brings to you – 11 faves, that comprise of #organicnutrients, rich in emollients and ensure to keep your lips smooth and protected.
ONLY 4.99 NZD
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It doesn't matter if you're a beauty junkie … View moreThis winter – pause your hunt for the perfect #lipbalm. Erda brings to you – 11 faves, that comprise of #organicnutrients, rich in emollients and ensure to keep your lips smooth and protected.
ONLY 4.99 NZD
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It doesn't matter if you're a beauty junkie who's on top of every contour and baking tutorial on YouTube or if you prefer to be without make up, a love for lip balm is pretty much universal. Whether you prefer to apply it in the day, during night gatherings to add that scintillating shine on your lips, or if you gravitate towards tinted, fruity scents over clear, cocoa butters, Lychee, Sweet mint, Vanilla, Cranberry, Guava, Strawberry Orange, Peach, chocolate, you can count on the same end game every time — smooth and slightly shiny lips.
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Kia ora Wellington, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.
Go ahead, get … View moreKia ora Wellington, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.
Go ahead, get snapping and illustrate what's beyond your backyard.
Post your photographs in the comments below ⬇
Hi Te Awakairangi Youth Choir are holding a big fundraising garage sale in early July and we are looking for quality items to sell. Interested in furniture, clothes, shoes, books, bric-a-brac - anything really. We can collect (call Monica on 567 8267) or you can drop off to 23 Burnside Street, … View moreHi Te Awakairangi Youth Choir are holding a big fundraising garage sale in early July and we are looking for quality items to sell. Interested in furniture, clothes, shoes, books, bric-a-brac - anything really. We can collect (call Monica on 567 8267) or you can drop off to 23 Burnside Street, Waterloo
Do you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a … View moreDo you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...
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